Sandra Rilova

Sandra Rilova – Designer

Sandra is an illustrator specializing in book covers. With 8 years' experience, she’s created covers for major Spanish publishers.

Overview

With eight years of experience illustrating book covers, I love helping publishers and authors shape the first impression of their stories. I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients such as Penguin Random House, The Folio Society, Grupo Planeta, Editorial SM, Siruela, and Nórdica Libros, creating covers that feel both visually striking and true to the spirit of each book.

I’m easy to collaborate with and value clear communication, a smooth workflow, and meeting deadlines without stress. From early concepts to final artwork, I aim to offer creative solutions that make the process enjoyable and the outcomes distinctive. Whether you’re looking for something elegant, bold, or imaginative, I bring a fine-arts background, a strong sense of narrative, and genuine enthusiasm to every project.

Services
Fiction
Classics Contemporary Fiction Historical Fiction Historical Romance Literary Fiction Poetry Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Parenting & Families
Languages
English
Awards
  • Shortlisted at the V&A Illustrations Awards 2020
  • The Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition 2020
  • Finalist at the 56th edition of 2022 Bologna Children’s Book Fair
  • Longlisted at the World Illustration Awards 2025
Certifications
  • Graduated in Fine Arts at the University of Bilbao in Basque Country
  • Postgraduate in illustration at EINA in Barcelona

Work experience

Self-employed

Feb, 2017 — Present
I create book covers that blend strong storytelling with distinctive visual design, working on everything from modern fiction and literary classics to special illustrated editions for well-known publishers.

Portfolio

Ensoñación (AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya) (Spanish Edition)

Puchner, Eric

AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya

Illustration
Una vida de tres perros (Spanish Edition)

Thomas, Abigail

Errata Naturae Editores

Illustration
Lo que cabe en un instante

Thomas, Abigail

Errata Naturae Editores

Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Illustration
Huracán (AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya) (Spanish Edition)

Rodríguez, Javier

AdN Editorial Grupo Anaya

Illustration
Illustration
Una joven en Tokio (Andanzas) (Spanish Edition)

Shimazaki, Aki

Tusquets Editores S.A.

Illustration
Luna llena (Andanzas) (Spanish Edition)

Shimazaki, Aki

Tusquets Editores S.A.

Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Entre visillos (Spanish Edition)

Martín Gaite, Carmen

Ediciones Siruela

Cover Design Illustration
Illustration
Canción de Navidad

Dickens, Charles

Austral

Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
El país de los niños perdidos

Martín Garzo, Gustavo

Siruela

Illustration
Illustration
Cover Design Illustration
Cover Design Illustration

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Elisa C.

Elisa C.

Feb, 2026

It's been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with Sandra. She was highly professional and made a concerted effort to meet all my requirements. The job she's done is beautiful; she's clearly an artist who knows what she's doing. I would totally recommend!

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